spinach orzo salad, bacon honey mustard dressing

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Clarkston, MI
Updated on Mar 17, 2017

Spinach salad with orzo pasta. Topped with sliced hard boiled egg, bacon, toasted almonds and a warm bacon honey mustard dressing.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • - baby spinach
  • 1/3 cup toasted sliced almonds
  • 2 - hard boiled eggs
  • 1/3 cup orzo pasta
  • 4 ounces shredded swiss cheese
  • 6 slices bacon; 2 crumbled for the dressing
  • WARM BACON HONEY MUSTARD DRESSING
  • 1/3 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1/3 cup dijon mustard
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • pinch salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin

How To Make spinach orzo salad, bacon honey mustard dressing

  • Step 1
    Prepare your hard boiled eggs. I prefer the baking method.
  • Step 2
    Cook orzo as directed on package.
  • Step 3
    While pasta is cooking, start your bacon.
  • Step 4
    Dressing- Add olive oil, onion and garlic to pan. Sautéed till translucent, a few minutes. Add in the rest of the ingredients, stir till warm and well blended. Serve warm.
  • Step 5
    Drain orzo.
  • Step 6
    Mix spinach, orzo and dressing. Place bacon and sliced egg atop mixture.

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